Olivia Jackson (Hollywood Stunts, Surviving a Near Fatal Accident and Healing through Martial Arts) - Episode 237

Behind The Shield

James Geering

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Fitness

4.9 • 667 Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2025

⏱️ 98 minutes

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Summary

Olivia Jackson is a model, muay thai fighter and professional stunt performer. We discuss growing up in South Africa, modelling, fighting, her near death experience, overcoming physical and mental trauma and much more.

"As an adult, my professional journey took a unique turn as I transitioned from an International Model to a Stuntwoman in films. I contributed to a number of blockbuster films such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Avengers, Cinderella, and Guardians of the Galaxy. I also stunt doubled for acclaimed actresses including Charlize Theron, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Karen Gillan, Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Olsen.

However, in 2015, a life-altering incident on a film set left me in a 3 week coma with a broken, twisted & paralysed body, filled with enduring neurological & physical pain that will last for the rest of my life. With all the loss I faced, as well as the ceaseless physical pain, I endured signifiant emotional and mental suffering too. Needing to find some kind of resource, I embarked on a deep journey of spiritual rehabilitation, uncovering the space to transform psychological suffering & reshaping my life in wonderful ways.

Despite the ongoing challenges, I have discovered a renewed source of strength, joy & inspiration through my meditation practice & the inner transformation it offers and it has empowered me to live my life fully, despite the pain & loss."

https://www.oliviajackson.net/

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